Firmware Developer (BIOS/UEFI)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking an experienced firmware engineer to design and enhance server software, including BIOS/UEFI and platform initialization. You will analyze designs, implement code, and drive testing plans, while collaborating with global teams to deliver high-quality enterprise solutions.

The role requires hands-on firmware development with C/C++, Python, and scripting, and mentoring junior engineers within a multi-socket server environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 6+ years experience in software/firmware development for enterprise systems.
• Strong expertise in x86 server firmware and platform initialization.

Responsibilities

• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on objectives and architecture.
• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application.
• Leads a project team of other software systems engineers to develop reliable, cost effective solutions.
• Collaborates with management and partners regarding software design status and issue resolution.
• Represents the software systems engineering team through all phases of larger development projects.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Firmware development

JTAG debugging

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

BIOS/UEFI

Intel server platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Job description

* Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.* Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.* Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.* Leads a project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.* Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.* Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects. Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.* Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.* Typically 6+ years experience.* Strong expertise in x86 server firmware development with deep knowledge of BIOS/UEFI, EDK II, ACPI, SMBIOS, and platform initialization flows.* Extensive understanding of Intel server CPU architectures, chipset technologies, memory subsystems, PCIe, RAS, security, and power management features.* Proven experience working on large-scale enterprise and scale-up server platforms, including multi-socket systems and mission-critical infrastructure.* Proficient in C, C++, Python, and Shell scripting for firmware development, automation, debugging, and validation activities.* Hands-on experience with firmware debugging tools, JTAG, hardware analyzers, crash dump analysis, and root-cause investigation.* Strong knowledge of platform security technologies such as Secure Boot, TPM, certificate management, measured boot, and vulnerability remediation.* Experience integrating and validating silicon features across BIOS, BMC, operating systems, and hardware components.* Familiarity with Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and modern AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.* Ability to drive complex technical investigations, collaborate across global engineering teams, and provide technical leadership for product releases.* Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills, with the ability to own critical firmware deliverables from design through production deployment.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: .Please ensure the resume you submit to us does not include any sensitive personal data. Sensitive personal data includes data revealing information about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health, sex life or sexual orientation. To the extent the resume you submit does contain this type of personal data, you consent to the storing and processing of this data by HPE for the purpose of reviewing and managing your application.